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Van Helsing: The London Assignment
Action · Animation · Fantasy · 2004
It tells of the events before the film, in which monster hunter Gabriel Van Helsing travels to London to investigate a series of horrific, and decidedly supernatural murders, being committed by the mad scientist Dr. Jekyll, in the form of his evil alter-ego, Mr. Hyde.
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Van Helsing: The London Assignment
2004 Action · Animation · Fantasy 30m
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TMDB
6.2 / 10
Community rating
It tells of the events before the film, in which monster hunter Gabriel Van Helsing travels to London to investigate a series of horrific, and decidedly supernatural murders, being committed by the mad scientist Dr. Jekyll, in the form of his evil alter-ego, Mr. Hyde.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Van Helsing: The London Assignment?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Sharon Bridgeman
Written by
Garfield Reeves-Stevens · Judith Reeves-Stevens
Hugh Jackman
Gabriel Van Helsing (voice)
Robbie Coltrane
Mr. Hyde (voice)
David Wenham
Carl (voice)
Grey DeLisle
First Victim (voice)
Dwight Schultz
Dr. Jekyll (voice)
John DiMaggio
Coachman (voice)
Scott Mosenson
Palastwache (voice)
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